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I've tried almost every seat and steering wheel position, and I ...

I find the headrest is getting in the way of a perfect seating position. The lumbar support does help my lower back, but it's almost too low, almost where my tailbone is. My shoulder also feel very cramped around the seat-belt/B-pillar area.

I find the headrest is getting in the way of a perfect seating position. The lumbar support does help my lower back, but it's almost too low, almost where my tailbone is. My shoulder also feel very cramped around the seat-belt/B-pillar area.

I find the headrest is getting in the way of a perfect seating position. The lumbar support does help my lower back, but it's almost too low, almost where my tailbone is. My shoulder also feel very cramped around the seat-belt/B-pillar area.

Anyone else have similar problems? Am I doing it wrong?

I am sorry you are having this problem. You probably aren't doing anything wrong. You could just be someone who isn't a great match for the seats. I hope you can find the "best" settings though. I also thought the lumbar support should be higher but it was still okay for us.

While it doesn't help you, for anyone else reading this thread before buying any car, try to take an extended drive (3-4 hours) in a car with the same seats (and other ergonomics) before buying. It might be a hassle but you will likely have the car for years so make sure there aren't any comfort surprises. I knew to do that because my wife's back is sensitive but even if it wasn't that doesn't mean the seat was designed right. Fortunately for US the Premium/Performance seats felt great.

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Everything like this is relative, of course; sorry you are having a problem. I find the seats in the ATS (I have the Premium) to be extremely comfortable; almost as good as my '92 Allanté's Recaro seats.

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I've tried almost every seat and steering wheel position, and I get neck and shoulder discomfort almost everytime after a drive.

t is getting in the way of a perfect seating position. The lumbar support does help my lower back, but it's almost too low, almost where my tailbone is. My shoulder also feel very cramped around the seat-belt/B-pillar area.

Anyone else have similar problems? Am I doing it wrong?

I have had the exact same issue as you, CZ4. I could have written your post! It felt OK when I was driving, but after coming out of the car, my neck, shoulders, and back felt really uncomfortable. I also felt that the headrest was too far forward in its rearmost position, and that the lumbar support was too low -- I wish it could be raised.

But I found a solution! I bought an ObusForme Lowback backrest support, and that solved everything. It looks like this:

The lumbar support on the ObusForme can be adjusted, and there is a strap which goes around your seat, so it stays in place. It also allows the proper amount of room for your neck not to be cramped by the headrest.

You can either order one directly from ObusForme (Canadian link below), or they also have at Amazon and WalMart.

Nooooo, that takes away all the work that has been done to remove the old man stigma.
I'm three months in now. First couple weeks were ok, then had about a month of discomfort and playing with the settings.
I came to realize this is a sports sedan and you have to sit in it as such.
Have your hips slightly higher than your knees, recline the back more. Contrary to most cars, do not have the lumber support fully extended.
Make sure when you get in the car it is butt first, then legs.

I find the seats uncomfortable on longer drives. As mentioned in an earlier post, the lumbar support is very low and is not height adjustable like it was on my BMW. Also, I can't raise the front of the seat bottom compared to the back unless I have the seat bottom very low. I had to resort to a lumbar pillow on longer drives, which helps some. The seat seems less uncomfortable on days I have worked out and stretched, but only marginally so.

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I am having the same problem with terrible shoulder and neck pain. I notified GM 5 months after getting the car and they were totally disinterested with helping me. I have opened a new case and received a call from GM Customer support. They say that the seats are designed properly and that the pain is my problem. So much for the New CEO's statement that customer satisfaction is GM's first priority.

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There used to be a time when GM would bend over backwards to satisfy their customers. Now all that they want to do is bend you over.